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Title:
The wisdom of generosity : a reader in American philanthropy / William J. Jackson, editor.
Publisher:
Baylor University Press,
Copyright Date:
c2008
Description:
xxxiv, 427 p., [2] p. of plates : ill. (some col.) ; 26 cm.
Subject:
Generosity
Humanitarianism
Charities--United States
Endowments--United States.
Other Authors:
Jackson, William J. (William Joseph), 1943-
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (p. 418-419) and index.
Contents:
Our roots in the wisdom of nature and Christian charity : 1600-1700 -- Philanthropy and liberty in the Enlightenment era : 1700-1800 -- Generous spirit and the development of social conscience : 1800-1900 -- Giving in "the American century" and its secularization : 1900-2007.
ISBN:
9781602580596 (pbk.)
1602580596 (pbk.)
OCLC:
(OCoLC)191924229
LCCN:
2008010620
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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